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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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The development officers will be responsible for raising awareness of childhood dementia, developing understanding among professionals, and ensuring a support network is in place for families affected by it.

From BBC

"I appreciate your understanding and support and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time."

From BBC

It’s intimidating to see how much you spend, but truly understanding your habits is the only way to build a smart financial plan that survives when things go south.

From MarketWatch

In isolation, Howard’s statement does support the challengers’ understanding.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is part of being human… We go out to explore, to learn where we are, why we are, understanding the big questions about our place in the universe."

From BBC